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London Concertante Brings Candlelit Concert to Exeter

The Four Seasons & The Lark Ascending performed by London Concertante

Internationally acclaimed chamber orchestra London Concertante will come to Exeter on Friday 27th June for a 7:30pm performance at the Cathedral .

Set amidst the gentle glow of candlelight, the programme celebrates some of the greatest works in the classical repertoire – from Mozart’s effervescent overture to The Marriage of Figaro to Vivaldi’s visionary Four Seasons . Rounding off the evening is Vaughan Williams’s exquisite The Lark Ascending , a piece adored for its soaring, lyrical solo violin...

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Tickets on sale for Exeter Round Table fireworks

Remember, remember….it’s that time of year again and Devon Air Ambulance (DAA) is delighted to once again be working with Exeter Round Table for the 2016 Firework display at Westpoint on Saturday 5th November.

Tickets are on sale now and can be brought from the Devon Air Ambulance website: http://www.daat.org/event/round-table-charity-fireworks-display

In anticipation of the release of Rogue One in cinemas this December the theme of this year's display will be Star Wars. As well as being the Largest pyro-musical charity firework display in Devon, there will also be a large...

Witches, wizards and gory stories in Exeter

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 10/17/2016 - 11:51am

Celebrate Halloween this October half-term at Exeter’s spooky Underground Passages.

Between 22–30 October there will be special ‘Witches & Wizards Tours’ where children are invited to explore under the city’s streets on special guided tours and discover ingredients for magic spells. Using the ingredients found, the young adventurers are challenged to concoct their own magic spell and enter it into a competition with the opportunity to win one of many fantastic prizes!

This year adults and children aged 14 years and over will have the opportunity to experience one of our...

Exeter film premiere for psychological thriller Hell's Bells

Having smashed its Crowdfunder target earlier this year, Hell's Bells, made by Exeter based film and theatre company Wandering Tiger, will receive a local screening on Friday 2 December 2016 at Exeter Phoenix as part of the Two Short Nights film festival.

For those who can't wait that long, Halloween will also see the release of a special Hell's Bells trailer via Wandering Tiger's website and social media. Made with the support of Creative England via the BFI NET.WORK, the film tells the story of a young woman who has been brainwashed by a secret society of Morris dancers.

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Your guide to What's On this weekend

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 10/12/2016 - 12:46pm

Your essential guide to what’s on in and around Exeter this weekend (14-16 October):

THEATRE

Pride and Prejudice Friday & Saturday, Exeter Northcott Theatre A highly praised and sparkling interpretation of one of the most loved and romantic stories of all time, this is a must for Austen fans and those looking for a fresh and surprising new piece of theatre. Fast and very funny – this chance to catch the five Bennett sisters and the whole world of Austen brought to life by just two actors is a treat not to be missed. https://exeternorthcott.co.uk

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'Unseen' David Bowie exhibition to visit Exeter

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Wed, 10/12/2016 - 12:12pm

A UK exhibition tour of many ‘never before seen’ photographs of David Bowie has been extended to include a visit to Exeter next spring.

After a sell out 2016 tour, Off Beat Lounge, in conjunction with David Bowie’s official photographer, Denis O’Regan have added an extra eight locations to their 2017 UK tour of Mini dealerships, exhibiting forty photographs, many of which have never been seen by the public before, documenting Denis’ time touring the world with David Bowie. The tour will now visit the Westerley MINI showroom on Matford Park Road in Exeter for one night only on the...

Oxjam Exeter 2016 done!

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Sun, 10/09/2016 - 8:26am

Team Oxjam Exeter raised a magnificent £4,372.87 for Oxfam on Saturday 1st October, when 34 bands and artists played live across 3 stages at Timepiece Bar, Courtyard and Old Timers Bar in Exeter.

Exeter is just one of many town and cities all over the UK taking part in Oxjam music festivals this October.

Exents began at 2pm on the Saturday and continued rocking until 11pm; showcasing amazing talents from outstanding, local musicians including: Lionstar,

Chay Snowdon, Beaconfire, Boundless Brothers and Sadie Horler.

Local rock band, Red Right Hand, were one...

Beyond the Barricade comes to Exeter

Beyond the Barricade has been touring throughout the UK and Europe for more than a decade bringing the greatest songs in musical theatre to the whole country. The show visits Exeter Corn Exchange on Sunday 23 October.

Beyond the Barricade recreates, totally live, original West End and Broadway hit songs with amazing authenticity. The cast of past principal performers from Les Miserables present a blockbusting two hour show that is now established as the nation’s favourite musical theatre concert.

The show features songs from Phantom of the Opera, Jesus Christ Superstar, The...

The South to play Exeter Phoenix

After a successful couple of years touring the country and playing Festivals, The South are looking forward to 2016. The combination of Beautiful South hits and album tracks as well as original songs from their debut album, ‘Sweet Refrains’ has hit a pleasure nerve around the country.

Once in a while a band appears that strikes a chord with many. Their music becomes an integral part of a nation's psyche and the soundtrack to many people's lives. Ingrained in the hearts of many is one such band, the Beautiful South. Over 3 decades this band became a household name, selling over 15...

Let's Rock Exeter set to return

Following another capacity sell‐out this summer, we are delighted to confirm that Let’s Rock Exeter! will return to the magnificent Powderham Castle on Saturday 1st July 2017.

With a fabulous line‐up of artists to bring you the very best of the 80s, and an action packed day of general 80s madness, there is plenty to do for everyone at this Family Friendly Festival.

The headline act will be announced later this month, but the confirmed line‐up so far includes Tony Hadley, Howard Jones, Belinda Carlisle, Jason Donovan, Chesney Hawkes, Imagination, Big Country, From the Jam,...

Your guide to What's On this weekend

Your essential guide to What’s On in and around Exeter this weekend (7-9 October).

THEATRE

Exeter Comedy Grove Friday, Barnfield Theatre, Exeter Exeter Comedy Grove brings you the very best in stand up comedy, promising a fantastic night of fun and laughter for everyone. http://www.barnfieldtheatre.org.uk

Mr Popper’s Penguins Saturday, Exeter Northcott Theatre A family musical, based on the novel by Richard and Florence Atwater. Painter and decorator by day, Mr Popper spends his time dreaming of Antarctic adventures. He is astounded when one day a packing crate...

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